Merzenich (Düren)

MERZENICH

State : Nordrhein-Westfalen
District (Kreis) : Düren
Additions: 1969 Girbelsrath, Golzheim, Morschenich

Official blazon
German	In Rot ein goldener Doppeladler, überhöht von einem durchgehenden vierlätzigen, goldenen Turnierkragen.
English	blazon wanted

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on October 24, 1975.

The arms are based on a seal dating from 1447, that only showed an eagle. The four former municipalities are represented in the upper part, the fess at such is taken from the arms of the Lords Stach of Golzheim.

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